Shoulder Pain | Physical Therapy

What Causes Shoulder Pain?

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body and it
is subject to injury and discomfort. This is due to swelling,
inflammation, changes in the bone, and tearing
of the tendons. Arthritis
and degenerative conditions, and the natural aging
process also cause shoulder pain as can sports
that demand extensive shoulder use.

Normal wear and tear may result in shoulder tendonitis and inflammation of the shoulders
four tendons (e.g., rotator cuff). Other shoulder conditions include bursitis which
is an inflammatory disorder, shoulder dislocation, shoulder separation, fracture,
inflamed tendons near the shoulder, and frozen shoulder syndrome, which occurs when
the shoulder is not moved due to a prior injury. Massage is a systematic manual
application of pressure and movement to the soft tissue of the body skin muscles,
tendons, ligaments, and fascia (the membrane surrounding muscle and muscle groups).
Massage promotes the flow of blood and lymph, relieving tension, stimulating nerves,
and stretching and loosening muscles.

Optimum HealthCare chiropractors will examine and conduct diagnostic
tests to determine the cause of shoulder or arm pain and the best treatment. It
is important to pinpoint the cause and seriousness of different conditions because
caring for a broken bone is not the same as treatment for bursitis, tendonitis,
arthritis or gout. Additionally, Optimum HealthCare chiropractors
will help you with a treatment and rehabilitation program so that you may better
protect yourself from future shoulder and arm injuries.